To confirm that the production system is ready for live business operations
To confirm converted data in conjunction with the business processes
1. Back up the production system. To facilitate the comparison and reconciliation process, always use the same data to conduct tests.
2. Review the results from the last integration test report for open issues and errors, and make sure they are resolved.
3. Verify the converted master data or transaction data (or both). Review key business processes with the converted data, especially processes where problems were encountered. As part of the review, check interfaces to third-party products, current company systems, and enhancements. Recommend changes as required.
4. Document any changes required to the SAP production system. Changes can be made in data conversion, customizing, enhancements, or interfaces.
5. Create a production system report. This report documents the procedures and results of this task. It should also contain recommended changes, the reasons for them, and the effects of these changes on the SAP production system.
6. As soon as you know when you will go live with your SAP system or your new SAP applications, inform SAP about your planned going live date. Thus you can ensure that SAP can provide optimal support throughout your going live.
You can use the SAP quality assurance system to help you carry out this task.
Throughout your going live, make use of the SAP GoingLive Customer Care Service. To do so, enter your data directly into SAPNet:
http://www.sap.com ® Services ® Customer Data® Live Dates
Approved production system
Production system report